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i2c has formed a strategic partnership with Visa to streamline fintech onboarding in the MENA region. This collaboration grants fintechs access to Visa's vast network and i2c's advanced payment processing solutions, enabling quicker market entry for innovative financial products. The initiative aims to address the needs of around 680 million unbanked individuals and 60 million unutilized merchants in the region, enhancing financial inclusion and innovation.

Visa (NYSE: V) has launched FinEd50, a nationwide coalition aimed at enhancing access to financial education for U.S. students. Co-founded with the Council for Economic Education, the coalition aims for state-level actions to ensure every student can take a personal finance course. Currently, only 27 states mandate such courses. The coalition focuses on curriculum relevance, teacher professional development, and tracking mechanisms for equitable access. Visa has a long-standing commitment to financial education resources.

Visa has successfully completed its acquisition of Tink, an open banking platform connecting over 3,400 financial institutions in Europe. This strategic move aims to enhance Visa's digital offerings, enabling clients to provide better financial management tools and services to consumers. Tink's integration is expected to bolster Visa's infrastructure, promoting innovation in digital financial services globally. Tink will operate as a standalone subsidiary, continuing under the leadership of its current CEO, Daniel Kjellén.

The Ford Foundation, Visa Foundation, and Fairview Capital have announced an expanded partnership to support the Fairview Foundations Emerging Managers Fund. This initiative focuses on investing in diverse and women-owned venture capital and private equity firms. With less than 1% of over $70 trillion managed by minority-owned asset management firms, the fund aims to create substantial opportunities for institutional investors. Fairview Capital has a successful track record of nearly 30 years in this area, managing over $10 billion in assets.

Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) has announced the immediate suspension of its operations in Russia due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The move will see Visa cease all transactions within Russia, affecting cardholders and merchants. Visa's actions align with its corporate values in response to the unacceptable circumstances stemming from Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This decision impacts Visa's presence in the Russian market significantly, limiting the use of Visa cards issued in Russia abroad and vice versa.

Visa (NYSE: V) has appointed Frank Cooper III as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) effective May 2022. Cooper, who previously served at BlackRock, brings extensive experience in marketing leadership across various industries. He will be part of Visa's Executive Committee and report to CEO Al Kelly. His role includes driving demand for Visa's products and enhancing the brand's global presence. Cooper's credentials include notable positions at BuzzFeed and PepsiCo, along with accolades recognizing his creativity and leadership.

Visa has launched the Minority Depository Institutions Accelerate program, committing up to $100 million to enhance lending through deposits with MDIs. The initiative aims to address economic disparities in communities of color across the U.S.. In addition to financial support, Visa will provide MDIs with digital tools, insights, and resources to better serve underserved populations. This program is part of Visa's mission to improve economic outcomes and empower minority communities while potentially adding $1.5 trillion to the U.S. GDP by 2028.